Lead Maintenance Mechanic- Academic Maintenance

  • Towson University
  • Towson, Maryland
  • Full Time

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Lead Maintenance Mechanic-Academic Maintenance performs semi-skilled general maintenance and/or preventive maintenance work for the university. As a lead mechanic, this role may direct other mechanics in performance of their assignments. This position typically works a Mon-Fri, 7am-3\:30pm schedule with weekends on a rotational basis.

  • Serves as lead worker and backup for the Area Maintenance chief. Supervises area maintenance mechanic as required. Leads and trains unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance personnel; assists in determining work priorities, planning, scheduling, assigned and reviewing work.
  • Inspects mechanical and structural components; ensures operational readiness and safety of related equipment and determines repairs. Makes necessary repairs to all building components, and systems, and obtains assistance from senior personnel when necessary.
  • Prepares recurring reports reflecting daily operations and project status. Completes and updates logs, charts and service manuals. Prepares estimates of time and material required on assigned tasks. Reports on deficiencies and safety problems to senior personnel.
  • Ensures adequate supplies, materials and equipment are maintained in assigned areas. Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the area where assigned. Clean work area upon completion of assignment.
  • Assists journey level trades personnel in skilled maintenance and repair work; assists in new construction and renovations work.
  • Serves in other maintenance areas performing maintenance duties as required, or during vacations, weekends or emergencies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • General knowledge of and skill in a variety of semi-skilled building construction or maintenance and repair practices and techniques used in the trade areas where assigned; of safety practices and procedures related to the assigned trade areas. General knowledge and skill in the use of tools and equipment of the trade. Skill in inspection and making adjustments, repairs and replacements to building fixtures and mechanical equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, to communicate effectively, to prepare estimates of time and material required for assigned work; to apply quality and safety standards, to complete logs and prepare records and reports, to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment or machinery, to work at heights up to 120 feet; manipulate heavy equipment, tools, supplies and /or exert for up to 70lbs; to concurrently manipulated multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritation environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

    Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

    Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license is required. Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos. here . TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here .

    This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.

    The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.

    Job ID: 484733943
    Originally Posted on: 7/10/2025

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